Master in Political Science (Arabic)

The Master in Political Science is an advanced step in the field of political studies offered by the Department of Political Science at Applied Science University, as it is the first department of its kind in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The programme seeks to meet the community’s needs in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and educate highly competent and qualified graduates to work in diplomatic and media work, political studies and research centres. The programme language of study is Arabic. It consists of 36 credit hours. This programme contains ten (10) courses, including eight (8) compulsory courses, two (2) advanced elective courses, a thesis, and additional credit hours for graduates of other programmes (determined by the department) among the remedial courses.

The programme is designed based on in-depth studies of the Bahraini and Gulf labour market by distributing surveys to employers in the Kingdom of Bahrain and utilizing a focus group of specialized institutions. The programme’s specifications and curricula were also based on extensive benchmarks, including regional universities such as University of Jordan, the Middle East University, Al Albayt University, Yarmouk University, Jadara University, International Suleiman University, King Saud University, Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, and the College of Economic Studies and Political Science – Alexandria University, in addition to prestigious Western universities such as Sciences Po, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of South Florida, Ohio University, University of Delaware, Altinbas University, and others. The reference comparisons were accompanied by the region’s circumstances, situations, social and economic specificities, constitutional and political developments, and regional and international relations.

The programme includes advanced compulsory and elective courses that take into account the characteristics of Political Science Master’s graduates. It provides critical knowledge and an accurate understanding of political subjects and the realities of the political environment, its developments, complexities, uncertainties, and how to handle the recent developments of this environment. The programme also enables graduates to possess advanced skills and competencies, including problem-solving, decision-making, effective negotiation, and critical analysis of political phenomena. It enhanced graduates with advanced research skills, effective communication, independent learning and effective use of technology.

The Master in Political Science aims to:

1. Equip the graduate with critical knowledge and understanding as a political science specialist who works in various local and international institutions by studying political science strategies and developing leadership, and prepare highly qualified graduates that contribute to achieving the requirements of sustainable development in the Kingdom.
2. Enable graduates to have a broad knowledge and understanding of all theoretical approaches related to political science and know the context in which they have emerged and their impact on political reality: locally, regionally and internationally.
3. Enable students to apply the theories they have studied to reality and discover practical practices, whether through field visits, bringing in visiting lecturers or simulation models.
4. Enable graduates to integrate information technology into political studies and prepare advanced, in-depth scientific research.
5. Equip graduates with the tools of political analysis, strategic planning and policy-making, communication, negotiation and brainstorming skills.
6. Equip graduates with professional capabilities and practical applications in political work, such as diplomatic communications and managing external documentation.
7. Enhance the capabilities of graduates in critical analysis, comparison and deduction, and enable them to gain a broader understanding of the political reality and make the right decisions in their workplace.
8. Strengthen the values of citizenship, tolerance, peaceful dialogue and non-violence among scholars, and improve their capacities to contribute to disseminating these values in society.

• Study Plan
• Course Description

Admissions Requirements for Master Programmes

Firstly: to be admitted in a master’s Degree Programme, the student must fulfil the following requirements:

1. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a University or College recognized by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain
2. The bachelor’s degree programme should be in the same speciality as the master programme or a similar qualifying field according to the study plan of that speciality; otherwise, the student should pass a number of remedial courses approved by the University and specified by the Concerned Department.
3. The applicant should be the holder of a Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of not less than Good or its equivalent to be admitted.
4. It is required for the applicant to any of the master’s programmes to pass the English placement test adopted by the University or the applicant will have to provide a (TOEFL) score of (450) or equivalent. Otherwise, the student commits during the first year to study and pass two English remedial courses determined by the college, with a passing grade of 50%.
5. The applicant should pass an interview conducted by a committee in the Academic Department.
6. The applicant should pass any tests conducted by the Academic Department when required.
7. The applicant submits two recommendation letters one of which is preferred to be from an academic staff member from the University where the student has graduated.
8. The applicant should have experience of not less than one year in a relevant professional field, except those obtaining a GPA not less than Very Good or the equivalent, provided that the number of admitted applicants with this exception does not exceed 50% of the total number of students

Secondly: the student can be granted conditional admission in some Master’s Degree Programmes according to the number of seats determined by the University Council and according to the following:

1. He/she must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of not less than Good or its equivalent. If the applicant’s GPA is less than that, the application shall be sent to the Committee of Appeal against Denial of Admissions, chaired by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Development.
2. The applicant must have at least two years of experience in the related professional field.
3. The applicant must pass an interview conducted by the Committee of Appeal against Denial of Admissions.
4. The applicant must pass an interview conducted by a committee in the academic department.
5. The applicant must pass any tests carried out by the academic department when required.
6. The applicant must submit two recommendation letters one of which is preferred to be from an academic staff member from the University where the student has graduated.
7. The applicant must pass the English placement test adopted by the University or he/she will have to provide a (TOEFL) score of (450) or equivalent. Otherwise, the student commits during the first year to study and pass two English remedial courses determined by the college.
8. He/she must pass during the first semester after admission to the programme the remedial courses determined by the academic department with a score of not less than 70%, otherwise he/she will be dismissed from the programme.
9. The applicant must obtain the approval of the University Council or the person/body authorized by the Council in order to be admitted in the programme.

Apply

.